Football don get plenty dramatic red cards, but this one na record wey still stand till today — and e mad wella!
In the year 2000, one player wey him name na Lee Todd play for Cross Farm Park Celtic, one small club for England. As referee just blow whistle make dem start match, na there gbege start.
Instead of play ball, Lee just turn talk say:
“F* me, that was loud!”
Referee no even smile. Within 2 seconds, he blow another whistle — this time na RED CARD STRAIGHT!
Why? The ref talk say na “foul language”, and as e be, that one be enough for instant marching order.
Na so the match just start and Lee Todd don already dey road go house. E no even touch ball.
Why E Funny?
- The match never reach 3 seconds.
- The man no foul anybody.
- Na just say the whistle loud and e vex comot am for him mouth.
But as football rules dey, referee get final say for field.
Guinness Book of Records Recognise Am
Till today, that red card still be the fastest red card in professional football history. E sure say the guy no forget that day till today.
Moral of the Story?
No dey yarn anyhow, even if whistle burst your eardrum.
Na football we sign up for, no be argument with ref.
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